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The Academic Achievement Center provides BSU's diverse student population with the foundation to achieve academic success. The AAC is a welcoming environment that delivers comprehensive student-centered services, empowering those we serve to explore and develop academic, personal, and self-advocacy skills.

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Driven by Bridgewater State University's overarching priorities of student success, equity and opportunity, the Office of Alumni and Development, as part of the President's Division, builds capital vital to the institution's continuous impact, growth and transformation, and does so by:

CONNECTING - Building new and re-establishing relationships with alumni from all class years.

SUPPORTING - Tapping independent resources to garner support for the University's programs and people

SHARING SUCCESS - Showcasing the talent, character, and accomplishments of the 75,000-plus extended Bridgewater State alumni.

Based out of the Jones Alumni House on Summer Street, you can find the hardworking teams from Alumni Relations, Development and Advancement Services, along with scores of students, alumni and friends

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To provide inclusive intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs that contribute to the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student body. We develop leaders, encourage community engagement, and strengthen the overall social fabric of the university.

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The Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics champions the academic and life endeavors of all students, promotes our community of teacher-scholars, and works to improve our region and world. Faculty, staff, and students collaborate to produce the finest possible educational experiences in the sciences and mathematics through innovative and effective course design and undergraduate and graduate student research. Our work is greatly enriched by collaborations extending beyond Bridgewater State University through internships, impactful community and global service, and student-focused industry partnerships. We employ diverse strategies to inspire our graduates to become confident, informed, and discerning citizens and decision-makers capable of fully understanding and eagerly investigating the world around them

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The Bridgewater State University Police Department is charged with the protection of the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, and visitors as well as the streets and other passageways adjoining University property. BSUPD staff work with community members to prevent crime, solve problems, and take proactive steps to make BSU as safe as possible.

BSUPD is widely recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts. All BSU police officers attend municipal police academy training and have full police authority on university property and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The department enforces state laws, including motor vehicle laws, and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and law enforcement tools, enabling us to respond to virtually any incident or emergency.

Officers have been trained in crime prevention, sexual assault investigations, bicycle patrol, drug recognition, crisis negotiation and more. Many officers are certified as EMTs, and all are certified in CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) and first aid. BSUPD has established a public access defibrillation and Narcan program, providing AEDs and Narcan across campus and offering free training and certifications courses for each.

The department delivers several educational programs to the community, including those in crime prevention, personal safety, civilian response to active shooter events, and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) self-defense.

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BSU Transit offers shuttles around campus throughout the academic year.

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The Career Services and Internship Program Office advances the mission of Bridgewater State University by engaging with students and alumni to design career and life plans. We empower students to build confidence and professional skills through career advising, resources, programs, and experiential learning opportunities. We facilitate career readiness and connect students with employment opportunities, through partnerships with employers, faculty, staff, and alumni, to achieve a lifetime of career success.

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Individualized career support from our team of professional Career Advisors.

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For more than 45 years, Bridgewater State University has sponsored the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC), a nationally recognized academic program that fosters professional development, service learning, and leadership development. The CPDC affords students from all majors a challenging opportunity to volunteer as clinicians and work with children and youth with disabilities, ages 18 months to 18 years.

The aim of the clinic program is to improve the "total development" of children with disabilities by enhancing vital physical, motor and aquatic skills and patterns. In addition, the program stresses the improvement of children's self-esteem by strengthening emotional-social aspects of their personalities through successful involvement in play, recreation and sport activities.

Over 100 students serve as clinicians and group leaders each semester, making the CPDC the largest student organization on campus. Over the years, BSU students have determined that the CPDC not only augments their professional preparation; but, upon graduation, is most critical to them when seeking employment and entrance to graduate school.

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CPDC continues to assist individuals with disabilities to live more independent and productive lives, and prepares young professionals for teaching and allied health careers, as well as community service and leadership roles throughout New England.

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The College of Graduate Studies at Bridgewater State University provides all students with exceptional graduate study grounded in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in collaboration with other academic colleges on campus. We cultivate professional advancement and leadership through rigorous scholarship and practical application in service to the future of regional, national, and global communities.

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The College of Humanities & Social Sciences is home to a variety of undergraduate degree programs, including English, criminal justice, and psychology. The College also offers several graduate degrees, including the MSW, which is housed in our School of Social Work. Many of the College's courses are part of the university's Core Curriculum and are designed to build critical thinking, speaking and writing skills. Our faculty members are creative and research-oriented, focused on encouraging students to become lifelong learners and leaders in a diverse and ever-changing world.

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The Department of Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University uses a social justice framework to examine criminal and delinquent behavior, criminalization, and society’s response to crime. Our department is led by faculty who are well-established in their field and known for their teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. Our curriculum is grounded in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts approach to understanding crime and criminal justice that is rooted in firm commitments to social justice and methodologically rigorous research. Students are introduced to a variety of theoretical perspectives and competing viewpoints throughout the curriculum and are equipped with the analytical and research tools necessary for understanding and exploring issues in crime and justice.

BSU Criminal Justice courses are designed to provide students with a critical awareness of how social, political and historical forces have influenced the law as well as criminal justice institutions and practices. Faculty members provide students with a thorough understanding of the various political, legal, cultural, social, economic and technological systems that converge around crime and rehabilitation. Students analyze how the criminal justice system has shaped crime and society, with attention to historical and contemporary inequities, and are encouraged to consider the wider implications of crime.

They examine the ways in which our society can more effectively serve communities affected by crime and punishment, including through restorative and transformative justice practices and non-punitive efforts to strengthen communities. The critical examination of institutional responses to crime entails an engagement with contemporary criminal justice issues, political debates, social conflicts, ethical concerns and emerging research. The program is designed to provide students with excellent preparation for further study in graduate or law schools, for careers in criminal justice, and for meaningful engagement with the world as critically informed citizens. ​​​​​​​

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The Department of Theatre at Bridgewater State University is committed to the artistic ​​empowerment and educational invigoration of our students. With a strong liberal arts core, we create well-rounded students, prepared to engage with their communities as professional theatre practitioners and educators in the arts. We strive for inclusive theatrical participation and collaboration that drives conversation and social change.​

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The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program share the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives. Our program honors dignity and worth, and fosters self-determination. Our vision is for full inclusion to be a permanent fixture of the institutional fabric for all stakeholders at BSU.

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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is committed to providing high quality services and programs to international students and scholars. We assist with maintenance of immigration status, on and off-campus employment authorization, pre-arrival, and re-entry information, and conduct various informational workshops. ISSS supports smooth transitions to the American way of life and education by organizing a specialized orientation for students and scholars each semester.

We also offer many different cultural programs and opportunities for engagement with the campus, the community, and the region. Our mission is to enhance the educational experiences of our students and scholars and facilitate growth opportunities while continuing to evolve as a global community.

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The Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE) is dedicated to academic success, personal growth, and retention of intercultural students. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in educating about and celebrating diverse cultures and intersecting identities.

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Military and Veteran Student Services is committed to assisting the military and veteran community at Bridgewater State University in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Through guidance, support and dedication, BSU's Military and Veteran Student Services offers students a way to achieve individual student success while progressing a wholistic social and academic experience, one founded on the traditions of military service.

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The Off Campus & Commuter Student Services Office helps to foster independent life skills and works to support all off campus and commuter students through graduation. We offer programs and services that advocate for current and perspective off campus and commuter student needs, educate about off-campus living and increase involvement within the university.

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Community Standards helps students learn the value of their rights and realize their responsibilities as members of the campus community.

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Student Accounts processes all student tuition and fee charges and manages the collection of payments. Student Accounts is also responsible for disbursements of funds that may be owed to students.

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